Indian cricketer's ordeal is among shameful tally of cases
Indian cricketer's ordeal is among shameful tally of cases
By Jonathan McCambridge and Emily Moulton (Sunday Life)
22nd March 2006
When the man complained to Sion Mills Cricket Club in Co Tyrone about the racism, he was victimised, the Equality Commission said.
The cricketer received £6,000 in compensation from the club.
The club also expressed its regret for any hurt or distress suffered by the player and reaffirmed its commitment to equality of opportunity.
The case was one of a series of cases highlighted by the Equality Commission on International Day Against Racism.
Four cases resulted in settlements totalling just over £40,000 - with one complainant receiving £25,000 from a computer company.
Eileen Lavery, head of strategic enforcement at the commission said: "The four cases reveal continuing difficulties in the workplace including allegations of harassment, non-recruitment and unfair dismissal."
The settlements had resulted in significant financial settlements for the complainants but, most importantly, all had helped make working conditions better for others, as the employers involved had undertaken a review of their policies and procedures with the commission.
She revealed that approximately 155 of all applications made to the Equality Commission for assistance in taking cases cited race as the grounds for discrimination.
By Jonathan McCambridge and Emily Moulton (Sunday Life)
22nd March 2006
When the man complained to Sion Mills Cricket Club in Co Tyrone about the racism, he was victimised, the Equality Commission said.
The cricketer received £6,000 in compensation from the club.
The club also expressed its regret for any hurt or distress suffered by the player and reaffirmed its commitment to equality of opportunity.
The case was one of a series of cases highlighted by the Equality Commission on International Day Against Racism.
Four cases resulted in settlements totalling just over £40,000 - with one complainant receiving £25,000 from a computer company.
Eileen Lavery, head of strategic enforcement at the commission said: "The four cases reveal continuing difficulties in the workplace including allegations of harassment, non-recruitment and unfair dismissal."
The settlements had resulted in significant financial settlements for the complainants but, most importantly, all had helped make working conditions better for others, as the employers involved had undertaken a review of their policies and procedures with the commission.
She revealed that approximately 155 of all applications made to the Equality Commission for assistance in taking cases cited race as the grounds for discrimination.
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